My dad recently had gastric bypass surgery. He ended up having to be cut down his stomache instead of it all being done microscopically. He is still in a lot of pain and its been almost two weeks. Well, the majority of his staples are out but he is now wearing a wound vac to help prevent infection. Does anyone know the approx healing time on this and when he can start doing things. I want to plan a fun day out with him and my mom but they aren't sure and the doc is a goober. I just would really like to do something special for them and need a time frame.
2006-12-15 05:34:43 · 4 answers · asked by cupid6980 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Usually with major abdominal surgery, and that is what your dad had, is usually 6 weeks. It depends on how your dad feels. It's important that he doesn't overdo it because he is still healing. I know you would like to have fun with him, but after the weight starts melting off he will have so much more energy for you. My brother had the open gastric bypass and he recovered nicely. He lost 240 pounds in one year. Tons more energy.
2006-12-15 05:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello ... I'm a surgical nurse so perhaps I can help you out. Wound Vacs speed up healing by increasing the blood flow to a wound by suction. Sometimes they are used because a wound just does not appear to be healing all that well by itself. Your dad's healing time is an individual thing ... affected by age, his health, whether he's diabetic or not ... stuff like that. But he should be feeling lots better within the next couple weeks, so I'd hold off the plans 'til then.
Good luck.
2006-12-15 05:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by tolstoys_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 08:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he had major surgery, it should take about six weeks for him to fully recover. While you are waiting, play cards and board games together!
2006-12-15 05:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋